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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.08, 2,809.79 and 1,104.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.08, 2,809.79 and 1,104.58 is: 1,524.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.08 : 2,809.79 = 1,104.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.08/2,809.79 = 1,104.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.08x = 2,809.79 × 1,104.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.08x = 3,103,637.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,103,637.84/2,036.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,524.32

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